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(CNSNews.com) - Two-thirds of the eighth graders in Wisconsin public schools cannot read proficiently according to the U.S. Department of Education, despite the fact that Wisconsin spends more per pupil in its public schools than any other state in the Midwest.

In the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests administered by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009—the latest year available—only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating. The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic.”

(CNSNews.com) - Two-thirds of the eighth graders in Wisconsin public schools cannot read proficiently according to the U.S. Department of Education, despite the fact that Wisconsin spends more per pupil in its public schools than any other state in the Midwest.

In the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests administered by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009—the latest year available—only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating. The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic.”

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Yeah, but..........

I was trying to post some of these things, but pulled out of the argument.
There are things going on here now that are just off the charts.
Not the least of which is threats of violence.
Supposedly, teachers went back to work, yet there are still 20,000 people protesting.
Who are they?
Where are they from?

I was trying to post some of these things, but pulled out of the argument.
There are things going on here now that are just off the charts.
Not the least of which is threats of violence.
Supposedly, teachers went back to work, yet there are still 20,000 people protesting.
Who are they?
Where are they from?

(CNSNews.com) - Two-thirds of the eighth graders in Wisconsin public schools cannot read proficiently according to the U.S. Department of Education, despite the fact that Wisconsin spends more per pupil in its public schools than any other state in the Midwest.

In the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests administered by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009—the latest year available—only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating. The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic.”

Weberpal78, I think the results you're linking is from a different test, is that a state test?

And I still say, poor reading proficiency is a parent problem more than a school system problem. I wonder how many parents out there shut down the computers and TV machines and have "reading time." No kid becomes proficient or advanced reading only what is assigned at school.

Last edited by Buzz; 02-22-2011 at 03:43 PM.

"For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required." -- Luke 12:48

And I still say, poor reading proficiency is a parent problem more than a school system problem. I wonder how many parents out there shut down the computers and TV machines and have "reading time." No kid becomes proficient or advanced reading only what is assigned at school.

So if teachers don't actually make a difference in the proficiency of reading, writing and 'rithmetic, then how is what Walker is trying to do going to keep kids from learning? Does the bill take away kids' parents, too? And if teachers aren't really the ones that make kids proficient, then why should they be compensated so well? If I am not doing my job well, I risk losing pay/benefits....

So if teachers don't actually make a difference in the proficiency of reading, writing and 'rithmetic, then how is what Walker is trying to do going to keep kids from learning? Does the bill take away kids' parents, too? And if teachers aren't really the ones that make kids proficient, then why should they be compensated so well? If I am not doing my job well, I risk losing pay/benefits....

What was I thinking?

You're right, parents are absolutely off the hook when it comes to their kid's development. Just make sure they get up in the morning and off to school and ya got it dk'd.

You should look at the link I provided. Nationwide, 2% of kids are advanced, 28% are proficient. That's 30% proficient or above. If you look at what I said, I said proficient or advanced. I'm betting that those 30% are reading outside of school, the other 70% not so much.

Last edited by Buzz; 02-22-2011 at 04:26 PM.

"For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required." -- Luke 12:48